Unless you’ve turned off ALL news ALL the time, which I can sympathize with, you are hearing a lot about AI replacing people in various jobs.
Everywhere. All the time. All sectors.
You are hearing about large companies (this week Amazon) announcing large “layoffs” or reorganizations of corporate positions to be reassigned to AI technology.
Exactly what any of these companies actually end up doing or how many tweaks they may make as they discover where this “works” and where it” doesn’t” is yet to be seen.
Aside from that quick little musing in my brain my real thought on this was-
THIS KICKS OPEN THE DOOR FOR SKILLED TRADES AS NEVER BEFORE.
If you fall into any of these categories, or know someone who does, this is for you:
· A person in jeopardy of or who has been laid off.
· A person who is a Junior or Senior in high school.
· A person in college or finishing college with placement concerns.
· A parent or guidance counselor growing concerned over the choices that will be available to your students.
The electrical industry is open for business and WANTS you.
We never went away…..you did.
AI will not replace people with skillsets to design, build, and install major mechanical and electrical systems. Residences and commercial buildings, and especially datacenters will NEED skilled trades people from buildout to maintenance.
The electrical industry will use AI to their technological advantage but it in itself will not replace them.
…”“Skilled labor often requires a high level of dexterity, stamina, quick thinking, and attention to detail, which makes it all the more important to minimize unnecessary distractions. AI is here to streamline planning, assist with repetitive administrative tasks, and help tradespeople adhere to codes and standards with ease.”…
How AI Is Transforming Skilled Trades Work
I’m not just focusing on the field aspect of electrical- I’m including those of us who have interfaced with the field and worked on project sites. Specifiers of electrical and lighting products- whether they come from a manufacturer or electrical distributor – will not disappear.
The Trades require technical skills as well as contractual/negotiating skills. Every day people are pricing, bidding, and purchasing products for various jobs and future construction. They are locking down contracts and shipping; they are warehousing products in hedges against cost increases, or worse.
We are so much more than you may think we are.
Consider the electrical industry and all of the broad spectrum of opportunities we offer. We may just be the best job you’ve never had.
Yet…
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